Jennifer Turner (Woodrow Wilson Center), Judith Shapiro (School of International Service at American University), Robert J. Shepard (Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University)

For years, US media outlets have portrayed the environment in China as an unmitigated disaster: floods caused by clear cutting forests, soil contaminated by heavy metals, a shrinking water table, and urban air pollution so dangerous that it poses severe health risks. Less attention has been given to efforts undertaken by the government of PRC President Xi Jinping in the last decade to attack these problems. Join us for the third edition of our 2021 Sigur Center Lecture Series on environmental realities in contemporary China with Jennifer Turner of the Wilson Center and Dr. Judy Shapiro of American University. Following a discussion moderated by GW Professor Robert Shepherd, the panelists will turn to an audience Q&A session. The webinar begins at 12 PM EST on Thursday, April 22. Registered guests will receive an email with instructions for joining WebEx prior to the event. Registration closes at 12:00 PM EST on Wednesday, April 21. This event is open to the public and will be recorded.